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1 Axis stages

The Z-stage is a compact Z direct-drive nanopositioner which has high speed capabilities. It can be combined with a 2 axis nanopositioner which has a 66x66 mm aperture (LT2/LFHS2) or with an assembly of 2 compact HS1 Aperture. The Z stage can be offered with either 5, 10, 25 or 50µm range of motion.

This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).

The HS1 is a compact nanopositioner which can be combined to form 2 or even 3-axis nanopositioning systems.
This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).

The HS1 APERTURE is a compact nanopositioner which can be combined to form 2 or even 3-axis nanopositioning systems. It is offered with a central aperture of 33 mm, making it ideal for optical microscopy applications.
This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available

The TT 1.5 is a 1-axis stage (Theta) with a range of motion of 5 mrad. The TT1.5 is the ideal tool for applications where an optical beam steering is necessary. This makes this high-speed stage a best-seller for applications such as : particle tracking, optical tweezer, beam stabilization and scanning microscopy.

This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scan at 500Hz and step response time smaller than 2ms are possible.

The C- X.100 is a 1-axis compact nanopositioner, offering 100 μm motion along X. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application.
It can be also proposed with a Y or Y-Z axis if required (see the 2-axis model C-2.100 and 3-axis model C3.100).

The C- Z.100 is a 1-axis compact nanopositioner, offering 100 μm motion along Z. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application.
It can be also proposed with a X-Y axis if required (see the 3-axis model C3.100).

The FOCHS.100 is a tubular design piezotage dedicated to microscope objective high speed nanopositioning. It is offered with 100 microns of travel. The FOCHS.100 is used in a wide range of applications : Z-stack, laser machining, autofocusing. It can work also together with automated focus stabilisation devices (for example, CRISP from ASI Imaging). It is made from aluminium, steel and brass. It is equipped with sensor offering stability in the picometer level.

The FOC are nanopositioners dedicated to microscope objective accurate positioning.
It is used in a wide range of applications : Z-stack, automated focus or together with automated thermal expansion compensation. It is made from aluminium and brass, and is equipped with sensor offering stability in the picometer level. The brass mounting ring can be easily exchanged so that any objective can be used with the FOC nanopositioner.

The LF 1 is a compact 1-axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture and with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. It is recommended when a low-footprint and an aperture are needed. It can be also stacked (see the 2-axis model LF 2), and proposed with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) if required (see the 3-axis model LF 3).

This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

The beauty of the Z-insert is that it fits directly any standard 160mm x 110mm opening (K-type frame) which is used on most motorized stages provided by third party manufacturers. It provides a 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening that accepts directly any multi-well microplates with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm (5" x 3 1/3”) footprint, for example, the 96-well microplate.

As an option, sample holders for microscope slides and Petri dishes can be provided.

The Z-insert Incubator is a special version of the Z-Insert with an embedded stage-top environmental chamber. It has the ideal design to create the proper environment for long-lasting live cell imaging

The LT-Z is a Z stage offering range up to 500 µm. It provides a 128.5 mm by 86.5 mm opening that accepts directly any multi-well microplates with an SBS Standard 127.5 x 85 mm (5" x 3 1/3”) footprint, for example, the 96-well microplate.
This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

2 Axis stages

The LFHS2 is a 2-axis ultra-high speed nanopositioner, offering a motion range of 75µm along X and Y, a large 66mmx66mm aperture and a resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis. It can be also proposed with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) if required (see the 3-axis model LFHS3). This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid Systems).

This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scans and step response time smaller than 1.5ms are possible.

The LTHS2 is a 2-axis stage with a motion range of 75µm along X and Y. Because of its very low profile (20mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid Systems).

This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scans and step response time smaller than 2ms are possible. If a low footprint is not required, the LFHS2 can be an interesting altenative solutions.

The C- 2.100 is a 2-axis compact nanopositioner, offering 100 μm motion along X, Y. Its compact design makes it the ideal tool for applications such as : optical fiber alignment, 2 photons polymerisation and laser writing application.
It can be also proposed with a Z axis if required (see the 3-axis model C-3.100).

The LT 2 is a 2-axis stage (X, Y) with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. Because of its very low profile (15,5mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope and can be proposed with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).

The LF 2 is a compact 2-axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture and with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. It is recommended when a low-footprint and an aperture are needed. It can be also proposed with an integrated Z axis (50µm travel range) if required (see the 3-axis model LF-3).

This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

The TT 2.5 is a 2-axis stage (Theta, Phi) with a range of motion of 5 mrad (for each axis). The TT2.5 is the ideal tool for application where an optical beam steering is necessary. This makes this high-speed stage a best-seller for application such as : particle tracking, optical tweezer, beam stabilization and scanning microscopy.

This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available).

Θ,Φ

5 mrad

3 Axis stages

The LT 3 is a 3-axis stage (X, Y, Z) with a motion range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for each axis. Because of its very low profile (20mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).

The BIO 3 is a 3 axis ultra-low profile nanopositioner designed to be integrated in any kind of inverted microscopes. Microscope slides can be accomodated inside its rectangular aperture.

This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positionning Microstage (See our Hybrid System)
Because of its very low profile (15,5mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope and can be proposed with a coarse positioning stage (See our Hybrid System).

The LF 3 is a compact 3-axis piezostage with a 66mm square aperture and with a travel range of 100μm, 200µm or 300µm for X, Y axis, travel range of 50µm for Z axis. It is recommended when a low-footprint and an aperture are needed.

This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

The LFHS3 is a 3-axis ultra-hight speed nanopositioner, offering75µm motion along X and Y, 50 µm travel along Z, a large 66 x 66 mm aperture and resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis. This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positionning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

This nanopositioner is part of our hight-speed product line (Hight power controller available). Hight speed scans and step response time smaller than 2 ms are consequently possible.

The LTHS3 is a 3-axis stage (X, Y, Z) with a motion range of 75µm along X and Y and 50µm along Z. Because of its very low profile (20mm), this nanopositioner is easy to integrate into inverted microscope, most of the time together with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

This nanopositioner is part of our high-speed product line (High power controller available). When used with the high Power controller, high speed scans and step response time smaller than 2ms are possible. If a low footprint is not required, the LFHS3 can be an interesting altenative solutions.

The SPM3 stage is a 3-axis ultra-high speed nanopositioner, offering a travel range of 75µm along X and Y with resonant frequencies higher than 2kHz on both axis.

The Z portion of the SPM3 stage can have up to 50µm travel range and offers the highest speed capabilities available on the market since it can have up to 12.5kHz resonnant frequency. Indeed, when used with the high power controller, the step response time of the Z axis of the SPM3.5 can be smaller than a millisecond.
Hence, the SPM stage is designed for demanding metrology applications such as Atomic Force Microscopy.

This piezostage can be proposed with a coarse positioning Microstage (See our Hybrid System).

X-Y-Z

X-Y :
75 µm

Z :
5 µm
10 µm
25 µm
50 µm

Controller

The Piezoconcept controller includes ultra low noise and highly linear electronics, closed-loop control (PID) leading to a movement free of positioning errors.Our controller offers three different ways of control that can be used simultaneaously :

Voltage control : an analogue input (BNC) located on the front panel of the controller allows to control the position of the stage by using voltage. Different ranges are possible : (0-10V, -5V/+5V, or -10V/+10V)

As an option, the USB interface allows to control the position of the stage by using a computer. The USB connector is located on the front panel of the 1-axis controller or on the back panel of the 2/3 axis controller. It comes with 4 TTL outputs ( that can be configured also as inputs)

As an option, it is also possible to control the position manually by using a 10-turns potentiometer located on the front panel. This option comes as standard on the 1-axis controller.

1 Axis Controller

2 Axis Controller

3 Axis Controller

Main characteristics of the USB interface :

- Four channels DAC : depending on the number of axis, one, two or three channels are used. Upon request, the remaining DAC(s) can be used to send a command voltage (through a BNC) to an external device.

- Four channels ADC : depending on the number of axis, one, two or three channels are used. Upon request, the remaining ADC(s) can be used to acquire a signal between 0 and 10V (through a BNC) from an external device.

- Four TTL outputs (through BNC). Upon request, those can be also configured as inputs

- Computer waveform generation and position data logging with internal memory for up to 65000 positions

Advanced scanning mode

Our USB interface offers full scanning functionnalities :

- SWIFT mode : 1D Line scan, 2D Image scan, 3D Volume scan

- FRAP mode : With this mode, you can get the system to scan over the area of a polygon. As an example, in Micromanager, you can draw regions of interest on an image. You can then control the piezostage through the MM device adapter.

All of our piezostages are also compatible with all the controllers of ASI Imaging :- The MS2000 (can support only 1-axis stage) - The Tiger Controller (can support any multi-axis stages)

Manual stage

The manual Microstage we offer has been designed to be a very stable base for our nanopositioners. It offers 25mm travel along X and Y and it is proposed for any inverted microscopes (ZEISS, OLYMPUS, NIKON, LEICA). A blocking force of 20N has been implemented into this system so that it doesn't move at the nanometer level even if an high-speed piezostage oscillates on top of it. Standard Microstage are often not able to reach that performance (presence of oscillations or drifts).

Optional wings or an optional breadboard (with threaded M6 holes on a 25mm pattern or 1/4-20 holes on a 1 inch pattern) can be also provided.

Hybrid systems

Piezoconcept can provide fully integrated positioning system for use with inverted optical microscopes (ZEISS, OLYMPUS, NIKON, LEICA). Easy to operate and affordable, our hybrid system combines a manual micrometer driven, two axis, linear motion stage with high resolution, long range nanopositioners ultra-low profile, with either standard or ultra-high speed.

A stable blocking force into each axis of the coarse positioning stage provides a secure base for precision nanopositioning. The nanopositioning systems built into have the lowest profiles available and provide sub-nanometer resolution under closed loop control

Customized products & OEM

At very low extra cost, we can customize most of our products to give the best solution for your application.

For example, it is possible to change the range of motion of one or more axis and/or change dimensions of the central aperture. Indeed, we can provide nanopositioning stage with 10 to 500 microns range of motion on X, Y, Z. For the central aperture, all dimensions (up to 160X110mm) are possible

To start with, we will ask information regarding your exact requirements such as :